Mullineux, Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay Brut Zero The 2012 is amazing

The 2012 is amazing

sweet and with searing acidity

This isn’t especially energetic

A new addition to the Penfolds lineup

it unfurls from the glass with scents of biscuit

Mullineux, Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay Brut Zero The 2012 is amazingInstantly impressive in the glass, the 2017 Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay starts with aromas of ripe, round and fresh citrus and orchard fruit, compounded by elegant oak spices and seductive notions of a graham cracker crust, popcorn kernel, citrus blossom and lemon pastry cream. Medium bodied, the palate is impeccably balanced, with succulent acidity, a round mouthfeel and silky mid palate. As the wine sits on the palate, flavors of white